Variety, May 12th, 2003
Fox's gambit of launching "X2" day-and-date in 93 markets paid off handsomely--yet despite the mutants' invasion, Italy experienced its worst weekend of the year and there was a modest 6% uplift in Spain. Exhibs generally are confident the sci-fier won't be whacked by "The Matrix Reloaded," which begins its international rollout May 16. However, some programmers in Spain and Italy believe "X2's" run will be cut short by the "Matrix" sequel. In the widest-ever worldwide release, the Marvel comic-inspired caper amassed $69.27 million in five days from 7,316 screens, including previews, and its ...
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